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TextFairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Citizens and Staff
Fairfax County Office of Public
Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
703-324-3187, TTY 703-324-2935, FAX 703-324-2010
June 3, 2005
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Citizens and Staff,
Issue Proclamations and Adopt a Resolution
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on Monday, June 6, beginning at 8:30 a.m., will recognize the following citizens and staff for their accomplishments, issue proclamations and adopt a resolution as listed below. For more information, call 703-324-3187, TTY 711.
U.S. Army Week
Celebrating 230 years of service to the
nation
The Board of Supervisors will designate the week of June 6 - 13, 2005,
as U.S. Army Week in Fairfax County, marking the Army’s 230th
anniversary.
Fort Belvoir Commander to Be
Recognized
Colonel Thomas W. Williams committed to the tasks at
hand
The Board of Supervisors will designate June 14, 2005, as Colonel T. W.
Williams Day in Fairfax County. Williams consistently interacts with the
community, and local, state and national representatives to seek
solutions that will benefit all concerned. His command at Fort Belvoir
began on July 11, 2002.
Outstanding Members of the
Community
Lord & Lady Fairfax Honorees
The Board of Supervisors will recognize 20 residents for their
outstanding commitment and service in 2005 to the Fairfax County
community. Each honoree is selected by a member of the Board of
Supervisors. Individuals chosen this year include Maria Demarest and
Ronald Winters, At-Large; Kathy and Larry Ichter, Braddock District;
Robin O. Rentsch and Michael Kearney, Dranesville District; Ann Rodriguez
and Ed L. Tennyson, Hunter Mill District; Liz Murphy and Edward R.
Batten, Lee District; Alice Snitzer and John King, Mason District; Louise
Cleveland and Tim Sargeant, Mount Vernon District; Renata Wade and Herb
Taylor, Providence District; Charlene Murphy and Philip Rosenthal,
Springfield District; and Paula Elsey and Gary Flather, Sully District.
Direct Care Workers Week
Honoring those who support individuals in need and their
families
The Board of Supervisors will designate the week of June 9 - 16, 2005,
as Direct Care Workers Week in Fairfax County. Direct care workers are
trained professionals who collaborate with additional health care
providers to offer quality assistance to those in need and support for
their families.
Besting the Competition
Bull Run Elementary School Chess Team retains state
title
Bull Run Elementary School Chess Team, Centreville, defended its
Virginia State Scholastic Chess Championship title in Yorktown, Virginia,
on March 12 - 13, 2005. Bull Run bested teams comprised of the 470
students attending the competition to retain its title for the second
year. The Board of Supervisors will recognize the team and its coach,
Bill Moore, for this accomplishment.
Play Ball
McLean Little League is golden
The Board of Supervisors will recognize the McLean Little League
organization on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
More Than a Club
Springfield club places emphasis on healthy recreation and
relaxation
The Board of Supervisors will recognize the Springfield Swimming and
Racquet Club for the enhanced community life provided to Springfield
residents for 50 years. The club is situated in the Crestwood community
of Springfield.
Service and Dedication to the
Community
Capital One gives back to the community
The Board of Supervisors will recognize Capital One for its generosity
in creating a community park on land adjacent to the corporate
headquarters located in Tysons Corner. The park opened on April 16 and
includes a regulation-sized soccer field, two smaller fields and a
regulation-sized 90-foot baseball diamond where the mound is adjustable
to accommodate Little League and softball play. In addition to the
fields, there is also a pavilion for snacks and restroom facilities.
George Smith to Be
Recognized
Years of service dedicated to land use and transportation on
behalf of residents
George Smith, of McLean, will be recognized by the Board of Supervisors
for his dedication and advocacy while serving as a member of the
Transportation Advisory Commission. Smith will also be cited for his work
on the Fairfax County Goals Commission and his commitment to enhance the
quality of life for all county residents.
Albert Van Metre Sr.
Van Metre Companies led by civic-minded
individual
Albert Van Metre Sr. and the Van Metre Companies will be recognized by
the Board of Supervisors on the occasion of their 50th anniversary for
their many achievements, including numerous Finest for Family Living
awards, as well as their contributions to the success of Fairfax County.
Hepatitis Awareness Day
Bringing the issue to the fore
The Board of Supervisors will declare June 18, 2005, as Hepatitis
Awareness Day in Fairfax County in conjunction with the annual Tim Harmon
5K Run-Walk, an event aimed at educating and raising awareness of the
impact hepatitis C has on individuals and their families in the county.
This annual event is held in memory of Timothy Harmon, a past director of
Residential Services for Alcohol and Drug Services.
Girls’ Financial Literacy
Week
Understanding money management
The Board of Supervisors will proclaim the week of June 27 - July 1,
2005, as Girls’ Financial Literacy Week in Fairfax County to encourage
young women to learn about money management, saving and investing.
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